Impact of Indian Cultural Elements in the UK
Without sounding exaggerated, We can say that
3% population in the UK significantly impacts the remaining 97% population of
indigenous and non-British people residing there. If you guess it right, I am
talking about the Indian diaspora in the UK.
In this article, I am going to share some
elements of Indian culture that are prominent in the various field landscape in
the UK due to the impactful presence of the Indian diaspora there. Let’s delve
into the facts to know all the essential and interesting details regarding the
impact of Indian cultural elements in the UK.
Indian Jewelry And the UK’s Love for It
In recent past decades, the trend of Indians
moving to the UK gained pace. This helped the Indian cultural elements like
Hand Panjas, to get flourished and popular in the UK’s land. The impact of this
phenomenon is visible in almost every aspect of life and industry in the UK.
Whether it is food or fashion everything felt an impact from Indian culture.
Nowadays, from readymade jewelry to
metal bangles, everything can also be found with Indian designs on it.
The Indian diaspora also raises demand in
every field, In particular, in the fashion industry, Indian fashion has gained
significant popularity in the UK. In some parts of the British land, there is a
huge hike seen in the demand for Indian jewelry due to its rich cultural
heritage, and intricate craftsmanship.
By its very nature, Indian jewelry comes with
vibrant colors and eye-catching craftsmanship. These unique features of Indian
jewelry have made it a prominent part of the fashion landscape in the UK.
From the colonial period, the powers of
Europe tried to take the best things from Indian jewelry, and design
inspiration is not an exception. Designers like Louis Cartier are often
considered the ones who began to take inspiration from Indian jewelry designs.
They used designs influenced by floral-like patterns used to worn by Indian
Maharajas and Maharanis.
India’s talented artisans are well known for
their hand-using traditional handcrafting techniques that have been passed down
through the generations. The element of this art including Designer Kidswear is
garnering attention in the British Isles among the Indian diaspora and beyond.
Indian Fashion Elements Emraced in the UK
Many British fashion enthusiasts look forward
to embracing Indian fashion to make a unique blend of Indian and Western
fashion. This includes Indian fashion elements like Saree, Lehengas, and kurtas
wearing that influence them to incorporate some parts of these elements into
their indigenous fashion articles.
However, most of the Indian traditional
dresses are often worn on special occasions by the Indians but they influence
the daily wearing fashion of society. Both casual and formal wear have put a
sufficient impact on British fashion thanks to British enthusiasts who have
taken Indian-integrated fashion designs to the UK.
The diverse population of the UK includes a
significant South Asian community, which raises the demand for Indian dresses
or dresses that are inspired by Indian culture. This opens up new opportunities
for Indian fashion to flourish in the UK and its cities where the South Asian
community is living the majority.
Not only this, Indian traditional and trendy
fashion has also been featured in various fashion shows and events where
exhibitions for this regional fashion are held from time to time which
showcases the unique and demanding aesthetics and craftsmanship of Indian
clothing that fuels the demand for Indian fashion in the UK.
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